Guitar Lessons
Learn How To:
- Improvise
- Read Music, Chord Charts and Number Charts.
- Play with Others in a Band
- Understand Music Theory
- Play Along With Your Favorite Songs
- Most Importantly: Have Fun with Music!
It appears virtually everyone wants to learn the guitar at some point in their life. Playing the guitar is not only fun, but with practice, most people can start playing many common songs within 4-8 weeks! This is one reason that students of all ages choose to take guitar lessons. At the Hanes School of Music, guitar is taught by teaching “Nashville Numbering” as well as music theory and strum patterns. This enables the student to eventually play their favorite songs without music. Whether you are brand new to the instrument or want to fine-tune your skills, there is something for you.
Voice Lessons
Learning to sing develops self-confidence, a skill to last a lifetime, and a greater understanding and appreciation of music. Hanes School of Music Voice Lessons involve all aspects of music education, including proper singing technique, music theory, music history, improvisation, musicianship skills, and performance skills. We offer a well-rounded curriculum that includes both Bel-Canto (Opera/Classical), Pop Vocal and Music Theater/Broadway. Our goal is to equip our students with skills and knowledge that will enable them to enjoy music for a lifetime. Singing is the most personal of all musical talents and can be a bit scary for beginners, but with practice, you will become confident in your voice and begin to reach new levels in your abilities.
- Musical Theatre
- Opera
- Choral Singing
- Pop
- Acapella
- Sight Reading Skills
Piano Lessons
Learning the skill of playing the piano develops confidence, coordination, and concentration. Hanes School of Music Piano Lessons include all aspects of music education, including music theory, music history, improvisation, musicianship skills, keyboard technique, and performance skills. We offer a well-rounded curriculum that includes classical music as well as jazz and pop, country and sacred. Our goal is to equip our students with skills and knowledge that will enable them to enjoy music for a lifetime. There are citywide events through various organizations which include the Sonatina/Sonata/Baroque Festival, the Dallas Piano Solo Competition, the TMTA State Theory Exam, DMTA Achievement Auditions, and the Jazz/Pop Contest and Festival.
We emphasize note reading and fundamentals but always look forward to throwing in exploration of other genres. We also encourage pianists to be able to read chord charts and lead sheets as well as traditional notation. From Stevie Wonder to Chopin, Josh Groban to Adele, we’ve got you covered here at Hanes School of Music.
The piano is often the first instrument that many children learn because it eliminates the challenges that children face due to hand size, body size or finger strength. Most students taking private piano lessons learn up to 60% faster. Online lesson formats lack in assessing skill level and cannot provide unique lesson plans.
Drum Lessons
Drum Lessons involve all aspects of music education, including music theory, musicianship skills, proper drumming technique, and performance skills. We offer a well-rounded curriculum that includes snare technique and repertoire as well as modern drum set techniques! Our goal is to equip our students with skills and knowledge that will enable them to enjoy music for a lifetime.
Worried About the Noise?
To begin, our instructors can take your student very far with just a simple drum pad and sticks at home. There are also great electronic options for drum sets that can be played with headphones, so you, and your neighbors can rest easy while your child practices!